The Flourishing Experiment
What does it mean to flourish? Join Resilience Trainer and Certified Applied Positive Psychology Coach Kari Gormley as she interviews scientists, experts, coaches and authors on how to live a flourishing life.
You'll hear the latest research and recommendations for growing and strengthening your relationships, identifying your passions and priorities, and living healthier, happier life.
The Flourishing Experiment podcast starts where The Running Lifestyle Show crossed the finish line and is a great listen for avid runners, casual athletes, or anyone looking to make a positive change in their life. Listen along to learn how you can go from functioning to flourishing!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 357
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2022
57: What a Runner Needs To Know About Zone Training & Stress Fractures
Polly de Mille, exercise physiologist, discusses my VO2 max test results and how to incorporate them in to zone training. She discusses what about a fat adapted diet is ideal for distance runners, ho…
56: What a Physical Therapist Wants an Obstacle Race & New Runner to Know
Susan Nowell, physical therapist, discusses with Trey Beauchamp what he needs to do (and not do) to become a runner and prepare for obstacle races. We talk about weighted vests, minimalist shoes, and…
55: The Body Image Show w/ Nicole DeBoom
Nicole DeBoom, Ironman winner, mom, and business owner, has used her talent, passion, and competitive spirit to change the clothes women run in. Nicole and I go for a run, have some girl talk and hea…
54: Is it runner’s fatigue, adrenal burnout or autoimmune disease with Dr. Teri Goetz
Dr. Teri Goetz, doctor of Chinese medicine and integrative medicine comes back on the show to discuss her own journey with Sjögren’s disease, Hashimoto’s disease and chronic Lyme disease and what she…
53: How Exercise Takes Away Toxic Stress, with John Ratey, MD
Dr. John Ratey, a psychiatrist, explains how the brain functions and how just standing can increase focus by 7-10%. We discuss how walking can increase creativity by at least 25%. Walking alone can b…
52: The What, Why, & How of Eating a Fat Adapted Diet w/ Serena Marie, RD
Serena Marie, RD, gives us the low down of what a fat adapted diet is, why we both believe it’s the most nutrient dense diet, and how to go about eating it. Plenty of tips and tricks are shared. Warn…
51: How to Make Your New Year's Resolution a Reality Through a Vision Board
Helen Samson Mullen, an Executive and Life Coach, trained by the likes of Brene Brown and Martha Beck, walks us through how using a vision board can create opportunities for your life. We use my visi…
50: 50th Episode Celebration & Behind the Scenes Look at the Running Lifestyle Show
Come along and celebrate with Serena Marie, RD, Meaghan Nana-Sinkam, Cheryl Brown and me as we celebrate the 50th episode of the Running Lifestyle Show. We talk about the gift of running and podcasti…
49: How to Run Injury-Free with Chi Running
Serena Scott Thomas, Chi Running coach, explains how to run with Chi Running principles in addition to sharing her love of running. Serena oozes inspiration on how to get out of bed and go for a run.…
48: It’s Never Too Late to Start; Give Yourself the Gift of Fitness
Margaret Webb, author of Older, Faster, Stronger: What Women Runners Can Teach Us All About Living Younger, Longer, shares her year of researching older runners and how they keep running strong. We a…
47: How to Take Care of Your Body During the Holidays w/ Physical Therapist Susan Nowell
Susan Nowell, physical therapist, comes back on the show to talk about common injuries that occur during the holidays and how to prevent them. Susan also answers listeners’ questions regarding IT Ban…
46: As Long As I Ran, I Had The Magic with Kathrine Switzer
Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon legally in addition to winning the New York City Marathon and creating the possibility for women to run the marathon as an Olympic sport c…
45: Your Holiday Guide to Food & Mindset w/ Serena Marie, RD & Jan Hoath
Your Holiday Guide to Food & Mindset w/ Serena Marie RD, & Jan Hoath - Serena Marie, RD joins us to discuss all things food for the holidays. Jan Hoath talks about the holiday prism, how to honor you…
44: NYC Marathon Recap from a Spectator's Point of View w/ Serena Marie RD
Serena Marie, RD and I talk all about cheering for the runners along with the good times and challenging times we had in the NYC. We banter back and forth about the fun people we met along the way an…
43: NYC Marathon Recap w/ Dean Karnazes & Other Friends of the Running Lifestyle Show
We hear about five runners' NYC Marathon experiences along with some tips and tricks to running a successful marathon. Coming back on the show are Dean Karnazes, Leeann Faust, Sarah Boschung, listene…
42: What You Need to Do to Be a Distance Runner with Vinnie Tortorich
Vinnie Tortorich comes back on the show to share with us why it's key for runners to strength train. He also discusses what Zone 2 Training is all about and how it can help you run faster. Serena Mar…
41: Dean Karnazes, On the Road to Fulfillment and Happiness
Time Magazine has called Dean Karnazses one of the most influential people in the world, and he comes on the show to discuss how he has used his passion as his vocation. We take a nice road trip with…
40: What to do with Negative Thoughts and Comments, with Teri Goetz
Modern day medicine woman and advanced accredited coach discusses the correlation between one's thoughts and actions. Teri discusses what could be going on with you when you're feeling fatigued, what…
39: In-Depth Chicago Marathon Recap
This is one L O N G run of a show when Serena Marie, RD and I go in-depth about all things 2014 Chicago Marathon. We discuss the course, fans, inspiring stories, restaurants, fueling strategies and m…
38: Surprise! What to Expect at the Chicago Marathon
I discuss at a high level the ins and outs of the Chicago Marathon, from the application process to all things race day. The information and statistics could help you decide if this is a race that wo…